Volleyball Rules and History
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What is the maximum number of players allowed on each volleyball team?

Six players

How does a rally in volleyball begin?

By serving the ball over the net

When did volleyball become a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games?

Tokyo 1964

What is the maximum number of times a team may touch the ball to return it to the other side of the court?

<p>Three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an attack in volleyball?

<p>An attempt to direct the ball back over the net</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some common faults in volleyball?

<p>Causing the ball to touch the ground or floor outside the opponents' court, catching and throwing the ball, double hit, four consecutive contacts by the same team, net foul, and foot fault.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a team wins a rally in volleyball?

<p>They are awarded a point and serve the ball to start the next rally</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with creating the game of Mintonette?

<p>William G. Morgan, a YMCA physical education director in Holyoke, Massachusetts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of the game of volleyball?

<p>Mintonette</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the dimensions of the court according to the first rules of volleyball?

<p>25 ft × 50 ft (7.6 m × 15.2 m)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What athletic skill is emphasized in volleyball due to plays like spiking and blocking?

<p>Vertical jump</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name for volleyball before it became known as such?

<p>Volley ball (spelled as two words: 'volley ball')</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which city was basketball invented just ten miles away from where the game of Mintonette was created?

<p>Springfield, Massachusetts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the consistent techniques that have evolved in volleyball?

<p>Spiking, blocking, passing, setting, specialized player positions, and offensive and defensive structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original height of the net according to the first rules of volleyball?

<p>6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) high</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the intended playing environment for the game of Mintonette?

<p>Preferably indoors</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many players are there in each team in volleyball?

<p>Six players (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of a team in volleyball?

<p>To stop the ball from touching the ground within their court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times can individual players consecutively touch the ball in volleyball?

<p>Twice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a team failing to return the ball over the net in volleyball?

<p>They lose a point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when a team wins a rally in volleyball?

<p>They are awarded a point and serve to start the next rally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year did volleyball become a part of the official program of the Summer Olympic Games?

<p>1964 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a net foul in volleyball?

<p>Touching the net during play (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which athletic skill is emphasized in volleyball due to plays like spiking and blocking?

<p>Vertical jump (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original name of the game of volleyball?

<p>Mintonette (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the intended playing environment for the game of Mintonette?

<p>Indoors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did William G. Morgan create as a pastime to be played indoors?

<p>Mintonette (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fault occurs when the ball is caught and thrown in volleyball?

<p>Catching and throwing the ball (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the net according to the first rules of volleyball?

<p>6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sports contributed to the characteristics of Mintonette, later known as volleyball?

<p>Baseball, tennis and handball (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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